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Getting Started

Connect Producer Pad to OBS Studio in under 5 minutes

1

Enable OBS WebSocket Server

OBS Studio 28 and later includes WebSocket support built-in. You just need to enable it.

Steps:

  1. 1.Open OBS Studio
  2. 2.Go to Tools → WebSocket Server Settings
  3. 3.Check "Enable WebSocket server"
  4. 4.Optionally, set a password for security
  5. 5.Click Apply

Tip: The default port is 4455. Only change it if you have a conflict with another application.

2

Download Producer Pad

Get Producer Pad from the App Store on your iPad or iPhone.

Download on App Store

Requires iOS 18.0 or later. Works on iPad and iPhone.

3

Connect to OBS

There are two ways to connect: QR code (fastest) or manual entry.

Option A: QR Code

  1. 1. In OBS, go to Tools → WebSocket Server Settings
  2. 2. Click "Show Connect Info"
  3. 3. A QR code will appear
  4. 4. In Producer Pad, go to Settings → OBS Connection
  5. 5. Tap "Scan QR Code"
  6. 6. Point your camera at the QR code

Option B: Manual

  1. 1. Find your computer's IP address
  2. 2. In Producer Pad, go to Settings → OBS Connection
  3. 3. Tap "Add Profile"
  4. 4. Enter the IP address (e.g., 192.168.1.100)
  5. 5. Enter port (default: 4455)
  6. 6. Enter password if you set one

Important: Your iPad/iPhone and computer must be on the same Wi-Fi network.

4

Start Controlling OBS!

Once connected, you'll see your OBS scenes, sources, and controls. You can now:

  • ✓Switch between scenes
  • ✓Adjust audio levels and mute sources
  • ✓Start/stop streaming and recording
  • ✓Toggle source visibility
  • ✓Edit text sources

Want video monitoring? Check out the NDI Setup Guide to see your OBS output on your device.

Troubleshooting

Can't connect?

  • • Make sure OBS is running and WebSocket is enabled
  • • Verify both devices are on the same network
  • • Check your firewall isn't blocking port 4455
  • • Try restarting OBS and the app

Connection drops frequently?

  • • Use 5GHz Wi-Fi if available (faster, less interference)
  • • Move closer to your router
  • • Reduce the monitor refresh rate in Settings

Wrong password error?

  • • Double-check the password in OBS WebSocket settings
  • • Passwords are case-sensitive
  • • Try removing and re-adding the connection profile

Next Steps

Set Up NDI Video →

Enable real-time video monitoring from OBS

Explore Features →

Learn about all the controls and features